‘Slender Bombardier’: Researchers identify new dragonfly species in Kerala’s farmlands

A new dragonfly species, Lyriothemis keralensis or the Slender Bombardier, has been identified in Kerala’s coastal regions after a decade of research. Distinct from its relatives, this species prefers agricultural lands like plantations over forests. Its discovery highlights the need to expand conservation efforts beyond traditional forest areas, emphasizing human responsibility for protecting these unique microhabitats.